Kentucky minister accused of sexual abusing two girls

By Kimberly Crowe
WLKY
December 20, 2015

http://www.wlky.com/news/Kentucky-minister-accused-of-sexual-abusing-two-girls/37054366

POWELL COUNTY, Ky. —A Kentucky minister was arrested after being accused of sexually abusing two girls in his church.

According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Steve Williams, 52, Friday afternoon. He is charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a minor.

Officials said the charges stem from allegations that Williams inappropriately touched two girls, one during a field trip and the other at church.

“You have a defendant who has access to all kinds of different children through the church that he pastored,” Chief Deputy Robert Matthews said. “You have to act fact to make sure you don’t have any more victims.”

The chief deputy said Williams turned in his resignation letter to Bowen First Church of God Leaders Friday.

Officials said more charges are possible if others come forward with allegations.